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Unforgettable Max





Max,

I remember you before you were
born. I remember you when you
were growing inside of me. I
remember the day you were born.
When we picked your name. Your
perfect little face, your beautiful
eyes.


I remember when you learned
to walk. How you always had a
sweet smile on your little face.
I remember your dark,
shiny curls,
and that you looked like an angel
from a renaissance painting.


I remember your brothers and
sister and how they loved to
hold you, and carry you around.
I remember you sitting on my
lap quietly, while I worked. Me
typing away with your head on
my chest. I remember you
sleeping
next to me on your little bed,
right next to mine.


I remember preschool. I remember
the little plays.
You singing in chapel. I remember
kindergarden
and that awful speech teacher.
I remember the years with
Mrs. Beeler. How nurturing
Mrs. B and Mrs. Beeler were.
They really loved you, Max
The campouts with your class,
and the family picnics.


I remember how sad you were
when your dad and I divorced.
I remember when we first moved
to Davis. I remember
riding bikes
with you to the farmer's market.
I remember the surprise
birthday party
you kids threw for me that
first year here. I remember
buying your first
skateboard
at Ground Zero.


I remember the meetings
with teachers. How you
always worked so hard to
keep up. Mackie, I just
found your most recent test
scores. You were off the
scale
in calculation, academic
applications,
applied problems, and writing
samples.
Age 16-18 equivalent.
I wish you could have seen
them. I remember how you
refused to be allowed a
lighter load. You never
wanted exceptions
made for you.


I remember how you loved
basketball,
and playing with your friends.
I remember that you played
sports with kids nearly a foot
taller than you, and held
your own.


I remember the movies. You
loved going to the movies.
You should have been a critic.
I remember every one of our
family vacations.
Thank you for that, David.
We didn't have many family
vacations before I found you.
I remember our last trip to
Tahoe over Christmas and
New Year's.
How you spent $25 of your
own money
to win that
little smiley face watch
for me. And when you gave
it to me you said that it
was so that I could always
carry your smile
with me.


I remember the last day
we were together. And how
when I left to pick things
up and run around
that day I called you.
I called you five times
that day. I am SO glad
that I was able
to tell you
"I love you Mackie"
each time. I remember coming
into your room just before I
left, to give you the
spending money
I later found in your
wallet…unspent.


I remember telling you then…
I love you Max.
I'll call you!
And kissing you goodbye.


I remember hearing the news.
A piece of my heart is gone
forever. But there, where that
piece was, I still have ALL of
these memories, and more.


I will NEVER forget you.
You were an example to all
of us. Your love, hard work,
perseverance, and spirit, can
never be erased.


Never forget how much
Mom loves you.
Forever and ever-
Your Mom.



Maximilian Alexander Sanchez I
December 3, 1987 ~ February 17, 2002
Forever Loved ~ Forever Missed

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Donated to the Groww inspired

Balloon Release by the family of

Maximilian Alexander Sanchez I.



Written by

Cecilia Marie Gabrielli.

Copyright 2002

All Rights Reserved.



      



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